Chapter 0576

“Marcus… I think I need to be honest with you,” Valerie said softly.

Marcus closed his eyes, bracing himself for the truth he already suspected.

“Marcus, please forgive me. I know I haven’t been reasonable lately. I know I’ve seemed obsessed with Peter, but today… today Peter showed up at the house. He’s not dead, Marcus. He’s alive!”

Marcus continued staring out the window, but Valerie saw his fist clench tightly at his side. Her words had clearly struck a nerve.

“So, he’s alive. And what are you planning to do about it, Valerie? Why did you go to see him?” Marcus asked, turning to face her, his voice calm but laced with frustration.

“Did you already know?” Valerie asked, startled.

“Yes! I asked him to tell you himself. I didn’t think it was fair for him to keep that from you,” Marcus admitted, his frustration surfacing

“Marcus! Why didn’t you tell me yourself?”

the way you’ve been acting lately… I don’t even recognize you. For twenty years, we’ve built a life together. Isn’t that enough? What were you hoping to achieve by going to see him? What did you expect him to

don’t understand why you’re so upset. I just told you Peter is alive! Alive! Do you even

he’s alive? What does that change? Tell me, Valerie—are you going to ask me for a divorce and run off with

“Marcus Bartz!”

never forgiven myself for not protecting him better. I felt guilty for falling in love with you, for marrying

to talk to me like that,” Valerie said, her

If you don’t want to stay with me and would rather go after Peter, at least wait until our children are born. Think about them, if nothing else. Like I said yesterday-

wanted that!” Valerie responded

what? Let’s drop this. I just want you and my children to be okay.

“Marcus… I…”

on you. Knowing the babies are okay puts me at ease. Seeing you calm does, too. Let’s not make things worse.”

[Emergency Room]

hastily and rushed to the back seat, opening the door to lift Laura

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Chapter 0576

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